Thepurposeof safetysymbolsIs to attract your attention to possible dangers . The safety symbols , and the explanations with them , deserve your careful attention and understanding . The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger . The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures . SYMBOL MEANING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL : A Indicates danger , warning or caution . May be used in conjunctionwith other symbols or picto - graphs . DANGER : Failure to obey a safety waming will result in serious injury to yourself or to others . A Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire , electric shock and personal injury . WARNING : Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injuryto yourselfor to others . , a , Always follow the safety precautionsto reduce the riskof fire , electric shockand personal injury . CAUTION : Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injuryto & yourself orto others . Alwaysfollow the safety precautionsto reduce the riskof fire , electric shock and personal injury . r Note : Advises you of information or instructionsvital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment . IMPORTANT Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only by a qualified service technician . For service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest Sears store for repair . Always use original factory replacement parts when servicing . â¢ REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND _ lb WARNING : Do not attempt to operate this tool WRENCHES . Get in the habit of checking to see untilyou have read thoroughly and understand completely all instructions , safety rules , etc . that hex keys and adjustingwrenches are removed from tool before turning on the saw . contained in this manual . Failure to comply can result in accidents involvingfire , electric shock , â¢ KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN . Cluttered or serious personal injury . Save 6wner ' s manual work areas and work benches invite accidents . and review frequently for continuingsafe DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood on the operation , and instructingothers who may use saw while it is in operation . this tool . â¢ DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRON - MENTS . Do not use power tools near gasoline or , _ WARNING : Do not connect your scrollsaw to a other flammable liquids , in damp or wet loca - power source untilyou have assembled and tions , or expose them to rain . Keep the work adjusted the saw as described in this manual area well lit . and have read and understood all precautions â¢ KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY . All and operating instructionsin the manual and visitorsshould wear safety glasses and be kept s printed on the tool . safe distance from work area . Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord while operating . READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS â¢ MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD - PROOF with â¢ KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL . Read the owner's padlocks and master switches or by removing manual carefully . Learn the saw's applications starter keys , and limitationsas well as the specific potential â¢ DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL . It will do the job hazards related to this tool . better and safer at the rate for which it was â¢ GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY designed . PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH â¢ USE THE RIGHT TOOL . Do not force the tool or GROUNDED SURFACES . For example ; pipes , attachment to do a job it was not designed for . radiators , ranges , refrigerator enclosures . Don't use it for a purpose not intended , â¢ KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order . 3 Page: 4

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ( Continued ) U _ E THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD . Make m will operate properly and perform its intended function . Check for alignment of moving parts , sure your extension cord is in good condition . bindingof movingparts , breakage of parts , saw When usingan extension cord , be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your stability , mounting and any other conditions that product will draw . An undersized cord will cause may affect its operation . A guard or other part a drop in line voltage resultingin'loss of power that is damaged must be properly repaired or and overheating . A wire gage size ( A . W . G . ) of at replaced by a qualified service technician at a least 18 is recommended for an extension cord Sears store to avoid risk of personal injury . 25 feet or less in length . If in doubt , use the next DIRECTION OF FEED . Feed work into a blade heavier gage . The smaller the gage number , the or cutter against the direction of rotation of the heavier the cord . blade or cutter only . INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODI - NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT - CALLY and replace if damaged . TENDED . TURN THE POWER OFF . Do not DRESS PROPERLY . Do not wear loose clothing , leave tool until it comes to a complete stop . gloves , neckties , rings , bracelets , or other m USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES . Use the right jewelry . They can get caught and draw you into blade size , style and cuttingspeed for the moving parts . Rubber gloves and nonslip foot - material and the type of cut . Blade teeth should wear are recommended . Also wear protective pointdown toward the table . Sharp blades hair covering to contain long hair . minimize stalling and kickback . Correctly adjust blade tension . ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS . Everyday eyeglasses have only TO PROTECT THE OPERATOR and minimize impact - resistant lenses ; they are NOT safety blade breakage , ALWAYS adjust the hold down glasses . foot to just clear the workpiece . Never operate PROTECT YOUR LUNGS . Wear a face or dust the saw with any guard or cover removed . Make mask if the cutting operation is dusty . sure all guards are operating properly before each use . PROTECT YOUR HEARING . Wear hearing KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA . protectionduring extended periods of operation . Do not hand hold pieces so small that your m SECURE WORK . Use clamps or a vise to hold fingers go under the blade guard . Never reach work when practical . It's safer than usingyour underneath work or behind , under , or within hand and it frees both hands to operate tool . three inches of the blade and its cutting path with â¢ DO NOT OVERREACH . Keep proper footing and your hands and fingers for any reason . Do not balance at all times . attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving . MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE . Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer perfor - , _ k WARNING : Blades coast after turn off . mance . Follow instructionsfor lubricatingand changing accessories . â¢ AVOID PINCHING THE BLADE . Be cautious DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS . When not in use , when cuttingoff material which is irregular in before servicing , or when changingattachments , cross section . For example , molding must lay flat blades , bits , cutters , etc . , all tools should be on the table and not be permitted to rock . disconnected from power supply . â¢ DO NOT ABUSE CORD . Never yank cord to AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING . Be sure disconnect it from receptacle . Keep cord from switch is off when pluggingin . heat , oil , and sharp edges . USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES . The â¢ INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if use of improper accessories may cause riskof damaged , have repaired by a qualified service injury . technician at a Sears store . Stay constantly aware of cord location and keep it well away NEVER STAND ON TOOL . Serious injury could from the rotating blade . occur if the tool is tipped or if the blade is unin - tentionallycontacted . â¢ DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF . Have defective switches CHECK DAMAGED PARTS . Before further use replaced by a qualified service technician at a of the tool , a guard or other part that is damaged Sears store . should be carefully checked to determine that it Page: 5

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ( Continued ) â¢ AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS A _ D HAND KEEP TOOL DRY , CLEAN , AND FREE FROM POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause OIL AND GREASE . Always use a clean cloth your hand to move into the blade . ALWAYS when cleaning . Never use brake fluids , gasoline , make sure you have good balance . Do not cut petroleum - based products , or any solvents to clean tool pieces of material that are too small to hold comfortably in your hand . A LARGE PIECE OF MATERIAL SHOULD BE â¢ REPLACEMENT PARTS . All repairs , whether SUPPORTED while cutting . To minimize riskof electrical or mechanical , should be made by blade pinching and kickback , always support qualified service technician at a Sears store or long workpieces . Saw may slip , walk or slide repair center . while cutting long or heavy boards . BEFORE MAKING A CUT , BE SURE ALL _ 1 = WARNING : When servicing use only identical ADJUSTMENTS ARE SECURE . Craftsman replacement parts . Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product BEFORE CHANGING THE SETUP , REMOVING damage . COVERS , GUARDS OR BLADE , UNPLUG THE SAW , AND REMOVE THE SWITCH KEY . â¢ NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO - â¢ DO NOT FEED THE MATERIAL TOO QUICKLY SPHERE . Normal sparking of the motor could while cutting . Do not force the workpiece against ignitefumes . the blade . â¢ DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UN - â¢ NEVER CUT MORE THAN ONE WORKPIECE DER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS , ALCOHOL , AT A TIME . If making a stacked cut , all of the OR ANY MEDICATION . pieces must be secured to each other with STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL . masking tape or double stick tape to make one Watch what you are doing and use common workpiece . Do not put more than one workpiece sense . Do not operate tool when you are tired . on the saw table at a time . Always hold the work Do not rush . firmly against the table . See page 18 . â¢ MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE â¢ AVOID CU'I - FING NAILS . Inspect for and LIGHTING to see the work and that no obstruc - remove all nails from lumber before cutting . tions will interfere with safe operation BEFORE â¢ NEVER PERFORM LAYOUT , ASSEMBLY , OR performing any work using your saw . SETUP WORK ON THE TABLE while the â¢ ALWAYS TURN OFF SAW before disconnecting cutting tool is operating . it , to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting â¢ NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts to power supply . NEVER leave the scrollsaw during use , unattended while connected to a power source . â¢ NEVER START A TOOL WHEN THE BLADE IS IN CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE . Clear _ . WARNING : Do not allow familiarity with your the table of debris before turning your scrollsaw saw make you careless . Remember that a on , careless fractionof a second is sufficientto inflict severe injury . ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME UP TO FULL SPEED before starting a cut . SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS . Refer to them FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your scrollsaw to a frequently and use to instructother users . If you firm , level workbench or table . The most comfort - loan someone thistool , loan them these instruc - tions also . able saw table height is at approximately hip height . SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 Page: 6

EXTENSION CORDS ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Use only 3 - wire extension cords that have 3 - prong Your Sears Craftsman Scroll Saw is powered by a grounding plugs and 3 - pole receptacles that accept precision built electric motor . It should be connected the tool's plug . When using a power tool at a consider - to a power supply that Is 120 volts , 60 Hz , AC only able distance from the power source , use an exten - ( normal household current ) . Do not operate this tool sion cord heavy enough to carry the current that the on direct current ( DC ) . A substantial voltage drop will tool will draw . An undersized extension cord will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat . If cause a drop in line voltage , resulting in a loss of the saw does not operate when plugged into an outlet , power and causing the motor to overheat . Use the double check the power supply . chart provided below to determine the minimum wire GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS size required in an extension cord . Only round jack - eted cords listed by Underwriter's Laboratories ( UL ) In the event of a malfunction or breakdown , grounding should be used . provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock . This tool is Length of Extension Cord Wire Size ( A . W . G . ) equipped with an electric cord having an equipment - 18 Up to 25 feet grounding conductor and a grounding plug . The plug 26 - 100 feet 16 must be plugged into a matching outlet that is propedy When working with the tool outdoors , use an exten - installed and grounded in accordance with all local sion cord that is designed for outside use . This is codes and ordinances . indicated by the letters WA on the cord's jacket . Do not modify the plug provided . If it will not fit the Before using an extension cord , inspect it for loose or outlet , have the proper outlet installed by a qualified exposed wires and cut or worn insulation . electrician . Improper connection of the equipment - grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock . The conductor with insulation having an outer _ i , CAUTION : Keep the cord away from the cutting surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is area and position the cord so that it will not be the equipment - grounding conductor . If repair or caught on lumber , tools , or other objects during replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary , cutting . do not connect the equipment - grounding conductor to a live terminal . Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood , or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded . Repair " or replace a damaged or worn cord immedi - ately . " This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet like the one shown in Figure 1 . It also has a grounding pin like the one shown . GROUNDING PIN COVEROF GROUNDED OUTLETBOX Fig . 1 6 Page: 7

Resin Bevel Cut A sticky , sap base substance that has hardened . A cutting operation made with the table at any angle other than 90 " to the blade . Ripping Crosscut A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece . A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain Saw Blade Path of the workpiece . The area directly in line - - over , under , behind , or in front of the blade . AS it applies to the workpiece , that Compound Cut area which will be , or has been , cut by the blade . A compound cut is a cut made using a miter angle and a bevel angle at the same time . Set The distance that the tip of the saw blade tooth is bent Freehand ( for scroll saw ) ( or set ) outward from the face of the blade . Performing a cut without the workpiece properly supported on the table . SPM Strokes per minute . Used in reference to blade Gum movement . A sticky , sap based residue from wood products . Throw - Back Kerr Throwing of a workpiece in a manner similar to a The matedal removed by the blade in a through cut or kickback . Usually associated with a cause other than the slot produced by the blade in a nonthrough or the kerr closing , such as a workpiece not being partial cut . against the fence , being dropped into the blade , or Leading End being placed inadvertently in contact with the blade . The end of the workpiece pushed into the cutting tool fimt . Through Sawing Any cutting operation where the blade extends Miter Cut completely through the thickness of the workpiece . A cutting operation made with the saw table at an _ Workpiece angle other than 90 " to the blade . The item on which the cutting operation is being done . Nonferrous Metal The surfaces of a workpiece are commonly referred to Metal that does not contain iron ; such as aluminum , as faces , ends , and edges . brass , and copper . Worktable Push Stick The surface on which the workpiece rests while A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw performing a cutting or sanding operation . blade during narrow ripping type operations and helps keep the operator's hands well away from the blade . Resaw A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the workpiece to make thinner pieces . Table Tilt 16 in . 47 " right and 12 " left Throat 12in . W Overall Dimensions Motor 120 V , 1.2 amp 60 HZ - AC only 24 - 1 / 2 in . L Drive Variable Speed 14in . H 500 - 1700 Strokes per minute 27.5 lb . Net Weight 5 in . plain or pin Blade Length 10 - 1 / 4 in . x 12 in . Table Size 7 Page: 8

â¢ Do not discardthe packing materials until you , _ WARNING : To prevent accidental startingor electrical shock that could cause possible have carefully inspected the saw , identifiedall pads , and satisfactorily operated your new saw . serious personal injury , assemble all parts to your saw before connecting it to power supply . Note : If any parts are damaged or missing , do not Saw should never be connected to power supply attempt to plug in the power cord and turn the switch when you are assembling parts , making on untilthe damaged or missingparts are obtained adjustments , lubricating , installingor removing and are installed correctly . blades , cleaning , or when not in use . Your scroll saw comes completely assembled . A package of 4 extra blades and an owner's manual are Carefully lift saw from the carton and place it on includedwith your saw . a level work surface . Remove pack of 4 extra blades and owner's manual from the carton . _ , WARNING : If any parts are missing , do not operate this tool untilthe missing parts are replaced . Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury . The following tools ( not included ) are needed for adjustments and alignment : â¢ Small Combination Square â¢ Adjustablewrench â¢ Flatblade Screwdriver SMALL COMBINA _ ON SQUARE FLATBLADESCREWDRIVER Fig . 2 Page: 9

The following labels are on the scrollsaw with locations indicated . WARNING ADVERTENCIA ON OFF II : RRFTSMAN1 Customer Help Line 1 - 800 - 932 - 3188 WARNING I ADVERTENCIA Fig . 3 Page: 10

Thisversatilevariablespeedscrollsawisgreatfor making toys , puzzles , games , artwork , and jewelry . It is a handy do - it - yourself tool . It cuts wood , wood composition products , plastic , and other fibrous material up to 2 inches thick . It also cuts nonferrous metals ( aluminum , brass , copper ) . KNOW YOUR SCROLL SAW Before attempting to use your saw , familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements of BLADE your Sears Craftsman scrollsaw . See Figure 5 . DRAWER ON / OFF KNOB WITH VARIABLE SPEED Your scroll saw has an easy access ON / OFF knob with variable speed . Pull the knob out to turn ON the saw , and push the knob in to turn OFF the saw . Turn Fig . 4 the knob to adjust the speed from the high speed of approximately 1700 SPM ( Strokes Per Minute ) to the BLADE STORAGE DRAWER low speed of approximately 500 SPM . Attached under the left side of the table is a blade LOCK OFF POST storage drawer . It will hold up to 20 blades . Drawer Place a pad lock in the lock post next to the ON / OFF snaps closed securely . See Figure 4 . knob to look the saw in the OFF positionto prevent , BLADE TENSION KNOBS unauthorized use of the saw by children or others . Blade tension is controlled by a dual knob tension TOOLLESS BLADE HOLDERS control system . The inner ( smaller ) knob , tension Retain and positionthe blade without the use of adjusting knob , is for making adjustments of the blade additional tools . Use the knobs for plain end blades or tension . The outer ( larger ) knob , quick release knob , use the designed slotsfor pin type blades . is used to quicklyset and release blade tension to facilitate blade changes , TENSION QUICKRELEASE AIRDIAPHRAGM ADJUSTING KNOB KNOB HOLDDOWNFOOTLOCKKNOB PLAINENDBLADEKNOB HOLDDOWNFOOT / GUARD SAWBLADE SAWTABLE MITERSCALE BEVELADJUSTMENTKNOB MOTOR LOCKOFFPOS'I ' ON / OFFKNOB Fig . 5 10 Page: 11

SAW TABLE HOLD DOWN FOOT / BLADE GUARD Your scrollsaw has an aluminum saw table that The hold down foot should be lowered until it just provides a working surface to support your workpiece . rests on top of the workpiece to prevent the workpiece from lifting while cutting , but not so much that the TABLE LOCK KNOB workpiece drags . The vertical portion provides a blade Allowsyou to tilt the table and lock it at the desired guard to prevent accidental blade contact . angle up to 45 degrees . HOLD DOWN FOOT LOCK KNOB BEVEL SCALE Allows you to raise or lower the hold down foot / blade The bevel scale and indicator are located on the front guard and secure it at desired heights â¢ of the saw for easy viewing . They show the angle of SAWDUST BLOWER the table â¢ Keeps the line of cut on workpiece clean for more ZERO DEGREE STOP FOR TABLE accurate scroll cuts . Located under the front of the saw table , the zero SAWDUST EXHAUST degree stopallows easy returnand fine adjustment of Your saw has a sawdust exhaust that fits a standard the zero degree relationshipbetween the table and the blade . shop vacuum hose . See Figure 13 . Your Craftsman 16 in . scroll saw was fully assembled â¢ Drill ( 3 ) 7 / 16in . diameterholesthrough work - bench . at the factory . Before operating thistool , it is important to check all alignments and settings . Normal handling Place scrollsaw on workbench aligning holes in during shipment may have changed settings . the base with holes drilled in the workbench . Insert all three 3 / 8 in . bolts and tighten securely _ L WARNING : To avoid serious personal injury with lock washers and hex nuts . from unexpected tool movement , always Note : All bolts should be inserted from the top . Install securely mount scroll saw to a workbench . the lockwashers and hex nutsfrom the underside of the bench . MOUNTING SCROLL SAW TO Supporting surface where scrollsaw is mounted WORKBENCH should be examined carefully after mountingto insure See Figure 6 . that no movement during use can result . If any tipping If the scroll saw is to be used in a permanent applica - or walking is noted , secure workbench or supporting tion , we recommend that you secure it in a permanent surface before beginning cutting operations . location such as a workbench . When mountingthe saw to a workbench , holes should be drilledthrough the supportingsurface of the workbench usingdimen - 24 in . II . I sions illustrated . â¢ Each hole inthe base of the saw should be 7 / 16In.dia . bolted securely using 3 / 8 in . diameter machine bolts , lock washers , and hex nuts ( not included ) . Bolt length should be 1 - 1 / 4 in . plus the thickness of the bench top . 12 In . 6 In . â¢ Locate and mark the holes where scrollsaw is to â¬ T ' be mounted . 19 1116 In . Fig . 6 11 Page: 12

CLAMPING SCROLLSAW TO WORKBENCH See Figure 7 . tfthe scrollsaw is to be used in a portable application , we recommend that you fasten it permanently to a mounting beard that can easily be clamped to a workbench or other supportingsurface . The mounting board should be of sufficientsize to avoid tippingof saw while in use . Mount saw to board using holes in frame as a \ template for hole pattern or the diagram in Figure 6 . Locate and mark the holes where scroll saw is to be mounted . â¢ Follow last three steps in previous section called C - CLAMP â¢ ounUng Scroll Saw to Workbench . Make sure mounting bolts are longenough to go through holes in the saw frame , material being MOUNTING mounted to , lock washers , and hex nuts . BOARD Note : It may be necessary to countersink hex nuts C - CLAMP and washers on bettom side of mounting board . WORKBENCH Fig . 7 AIRDIAPHRAGM , _ k WARNING : To prevent accidental startingthat could cause possible serious personal injury , turn off the sew and unplug before making any HOLDDOWNFOOT KNOB adjustments . HOLD DOWN FOOT / BLADE GUARD See Figure 8 . BLADE The hold down should be adjusted so it contactsthe top surface of the work being cut . Tighten adjusting knob after adjustment has been made . â¢ Loosen the hold down foot lock knob . â¢ Move the hold down foot to the desired position . â¢ Tighten the hold down foot lock knob . The tall , front part of the hold down foot acts as a blade guard to prevent accidental contact withthe blade . SAWDUST BLOWER Fig . 8 See Figure 8 . The dust blower is designed and preset to direct air to the most effective point on the cutting line . Be sure holddown foot is properly adjusted to properly secure workpiece and to properlydirect air to the cutting surface . â¢ Insert hose to air diaphragm before startingthe saw . 12 Page: 13

SETTING THE TABLE FOR HORIZONTAL SQUARING TABLE TO THE BLADE OR BEVEL CUTTING See Figures 9 and 10 . See Figures 10 , 11 and 12 . â¢ Loosen the hold down foot lock knob and move hold down rod all the way up . Tighten knob . A bevel scale is provided under the work table as a convenient guide for setting the approximate table â¢ Loosen the table lock knob and move the table angle for bevel cutting . When greater precision is until it is approximately perpendicular , or st right required , make practice cuts on scrap material and angle to the blade . adjust the table as necessary for your requirements . â¢ Place a small square on the table next to the An adjustable zero degree stop is provided to quickly blade to check if the table is 90 degrees to the return the table to the zero degree setting . blade . If adjustment is needed , raise or lower the â¢ Loosen the table lock knob and push down on table until table is approximately 90 degrees to the rightside of the table . If the table stopsat O ' , the blade and securely tighten the table lock the zero degree stop is properly set . If the table knob . stops somewhere other than zero , then adjust â¢ Loosen the screw holding the scale indicator , the zero degree stop . move indicatorto the 0 degree mark and se - curely tighten screw . Remember , the bevel scale ZERDOEGREE II I is a convenient guide but should not be relied upon for precision . Make practice cuts on scrap material to determine if your angle settings are correct . i â¢ Adjust the hold down foot to desired positionand securely tightenthe hold down foot knob . HOLDDOWNROD HOLDDOWNFOOT LOCKKNOB " _ _ SCALE HOLDDOWN F00T / . SAWBLADE TABLELOCK SCREW KNOB Fig . 10 â¢ To access the zero degree stop , loosen the table \ look knob , and tilt the table with the dght side all the way down . Just under the front of the saw table is the zero degree stop . See Figure 11 . Loosen the hex nut and rotate the hex bolt to raise or lower the bolt as needed to adjust the zero degree stop . Be sure to check to see that the table is square to the blade . Now , by returningthe table to the zero position , the zero degree stop provides a quick reference to the preset position . TABLELOCK KNOB Fig . 9 13 Page: 14

â¢ On the top back of the saw , rotate the quick HEXBOLT SAWTABLE release knob to the left or counterclockwise to loosen blade tension . See Figure 5 . â¢ Remove the throat plate . HEXNUT â¢ Place blade through the throat plate opening with the teeth of the blade to the front of the saw and pointing down toward the table . Engage the pin into the " V " notch of the lower blade holder . â¢ Pull up on the blade and push down on the saw arm to engage the upper pin in the " V " notch of the upper blade holder . ZERODEGREEBLY Note : If the blade touches the hold down foot on STOPASSEM either side then the hold down foot must be adjusted . â¢ Loosen the foot adjusting knob . See Figure 13 . Fig . 11 â¢ To center the hold down foot around the saw blade , slide the hold down foot to the side . The zero stop assembly can be rotated to the left and â¢ Tighten the foot adjusting knob . down out of the way and the table can be angled up to 12 " to the left . See Figure 12 . â¢ To tension the blade , rotate the quick release knob ( outer , larger knob ) 114turn to the right or Note : Make sure the zero degree stop is rotated all clockwise to apply tension to the blade . Fine the way down or it will contact the blade storage adjustments of the blade tension may be per - drawer as you angle to the left . formed using the tension adjusting knob ( inner , smaller knob ) at any time , while the blade is under tension or not . â¢ Replace throat plate . Plain End â¢ lades See Figure 13 . â¢ Turn off and unplug the saw from outlet . WARNING : To avoid injury from accidental A starting , always turn off and unplug the saw before installing , removing , or replacing the blade . â¢ On the top back of the saw , rotate the quick release knob to the left or counterclockwise to loosen the blade tension . See Figure 5 . Fig . 12 â¢ Remove the throat plate . â¢ Loosen the blade knobs by hand and remove the INSTALLING BLADES blade . Scroll saw blades wear out quickly and must be Place new blade through the throat plate opening replaced frequently for best cutting results . Expect to in the table with the teeth of the blade to the front break some blades while you learn to use and adjust of the saw and pointing down toward the table . your saw . Blades generally stay sharp for 1 / 2 hour to Next , place blade in the lower blade holder into 2 hours of cutting , depending on type of material and the slot that enlarges as you loosen the blade speed of operation . knob . Pin End Blades Position blade and securely tighten blade knob . See Figure 13 . Pull up on the blade and down on the saw's â¢ Turn off and unplug the saw from outlet . upper arm to install blade into upper blade holder . , _ WARNING : To avoid injury from accidental Note : If the blade touches the hold down foot on starting , always turn off and unplug the saw either side then the hold down foot must be adjusted . before installing , removing or replacing the blade . 14 Page: 15

ON / OFF KNOB WITH VARIABLE SPEED Thisscrollsawisdesignetdocutwood , woodcompo - sitionproductsp , lastica , ndnonferroums etals ( alumi - See Figure 16 . num , brassc , opper ) . Your scroll saw has an easy access On / Off knob with GENERAL OPERATION variable speed . â¢ Pull the knob outto turn ON the saw , and push Please read and understand the following items the knob in to turn OFF the sew . concerning your scroll sew before attempting to use the sew . Note : After saw is turned on , a hesitation before blade movement is normal . â¢ There is a learning curve for each person who wants to use this sew . Dudng that pedod of time it is expected that some blades will break until WARNING : Never leave the saw unattended untilthe blade has come to a complete stop to you learn how to use and adjust the sew . prevent seriouspersonal injury . â¢ Allow the saw to cut material by guiding the workpiece into the blade as it moves . Do not force the work . â¢ The blade teeth cut matedal only on the down stroke . You must guide the workpiece into the blade slowly because the teeth of the blade are very small and can only remove matedal on the down stroke . â¢ Scroll saw blades wear out and must be replaced frequently for best cutting results . Scroll saw blades generally stay sharp for 112hour to 2 hours of cutting , depending on type of material POST and speed of operation . â¢ To get accurate cuts , be prepared to compen - sate for the blade's tendency to follow the wood ON / OFFKNOB grain as you are cuttingwood . Fig . 16 â¢ In cutting wood , best results are achieved when cuttingwood less than one inch thick . â¢ By turning the knob , the variable speed control â¢ When cuttingwood thicker than one inch , the may be adjusted from the highspeed of approxi - user must guide the workpiece very slowly into mately 1700 SPM ( Strokes Per Minute ) to the the blade and take extra care not to bend or twist low speed of approximately 500 SPM . Suggested the blade while cutting . speeds are identified under Choice of Blade and â¢ When choosing a blade to use with your scroll Speed , page 18 . Turn the On / Off knob to the sew , consider the following carefully : rightor clockwise to increase strokes per minute and to the left or counterclockwiseto reduce the â¢ Very fine , narrow blades should be used to scroll cut in thin matedal 1 / 4 in . thick or less . strokes per minute . This motor has an electronic control that regulates the Most blade packages state the size or thick - speed and provides ovedoad protectionto the motor . ness and type of material which that blade is If the motor fails to start after about 2 seconds , push intended to cut . Package should also state the radius , or size of curve , which can be cut with the knob OFF and disconnect the saw from the power that blade . source . Refer to the troubleshooting chart . Note : I1the internal overload protector has been â¢ Wider blades cannot cut curves as tight or small as thinner blades . tripped , pushing the On / Off knob OFF will reset it . â¢ Blades wear faster : â¢ When cutting plywood and other laminates . â¢ When cutting matedal thicker than 3 / 4 in . â¢ When cutting hardwood . â¢ When side pressure is applied to the blade . 16 Page: 17

INTERIOR SCROLL CUTTING LOCK POST See Figure 18 . See Figure 17 . â¢ One of the features of a scroll saw is that it can To prevent unauthorized use of your scroll saw , we be used to make scroll cuts on the interiorof a suggest that you disconnect it from the power supply board without breaking or cuttingthrough the and lockthe knob in the OFF position . A padlock with edge or perimeter of the board . a shackle of 5 mm or 3 / 16 in . diameter should be used . When the lock is installed and locked , as WARNING : To avoid possible serious injury & illustrated , the switchis inoperable . Store the padlock from accidental starting , always turn the switch key in another location . OFF and remove plugfrom power source outlet â¢ To lock the saw in the OFF position , installa before removing or replacing the blade . padlock through the lock post beside the knob as illustrated and lockthe padlock . ( Padlock is not â¢ To make interiorcuts in a board , remove the supplied with the saw . ) scroll saw blade as explained in the Installing Blades section on page 14 . â¢ Drill a 114in . hole in the board to be used to , _ WARNING : For your own safety , always push the knob OFF when machine is not in use . Also , make interiorcuts . in the event of a power failure , push knob OFF . â¢ Place the board on the saw table withthe hole in Lock the scroll saw switch OFF with a padlock . the board over the access hole in the table . This will prevent the machine from starting up â¢ Installblade through hole in board then adjust again when the power comes back on . Failure to the holddown foot and the blade tension . See heed this warning can result in serious personal pages 14 and 15 . injury . â¢ When finished making the interiorscrollcuts , simply remove the blade from the blade holders as described in the Installing Blades section , and remove the board from the table . DRILLHOLE INTERIOR PADLOCK ON / OFFKNOB Fig . 17 Fig . 18 17 Page: 18

STACK CUTTING See Figure 19 . After becoming well acquainted with your saw through practice and experience , you may wish to try stack cutting . Stack cutting may be used when several identical shapes need to be cut . Several pieces of wood may be stacked on top and secured to each other before cutting . The wood pieces may be joined together by placing double sided tape between each 0 piece or by wrapping masking tape around the comers or ends of the stacked wood . You must attach the stacked pieces of wood to each other so they will move on the table as a single piece of material . _ k WARNING : To avoid possible , serious personal injury , do not cut more than one loose piece of material at a time . Fig . 19 CHOICE OF BLADE AND SPEED The scroll saw accepts a wide variety of blade widths and thicknesses for cutting wood and other fibrous materi - als . Your saw uses 5 inch long blades of either the pin end or the plain end style . The blade width and thickness and the number of teeth per inch to use are determined by the type of material and the size of the radius being cut . A full selection of scrollsaw blades ere available through Sears Retail Stores . Note : As a general rule , always select narrow blades for intricatecurve cutting , and wide blades for straightand large curve cutting . Speed or Teeth / Inch Width Thickness Strokes Per Material Cut Minute 10 . 020 in . . 110 in . 1200 - 1700 Popular size for cutting hard and soft woods 3116 in . up to 2 in . Plastics , paper , felt , bone , etc , 15 . 110 in . . 020 in . 600 - 1200 Wood , plastics , extremely thin cuts on materials 3 / 32 in . to 1 / 2 in . thick . 18 . 095 in . . 010 in . 500 - 600 For tight radius work in thin materials 3 / 32 in . to 1 / 8 in . wood , veneer , bone , fiber , ivory , plastic , etc . BEFORE EACH USE : â¢ Always use extra supports ( tables , saw horses , blocks , etc . ) for any workpiece large enough to â¢ INSPECT YOUR SAW . Disconnect the saw . To tip when not held down to the table top . avoid injury from accidental starting , turn the switch OFF and unplugthe saw before changing â¢ Never use another person as a substitutefor a table extension , or as additional support for a the setup or removing covers , guards , or blade . workpiece or to help feed , support , or pullthe â¢ INSPECT YOUR WORKPIECE . Make sure there workpiece . are no nails or foreign objects in the workpiece to be cut . â¢ When cuttingan irregularlyshaped workpiece , plan your work so it will not pinchthe blade . A â¢ USE EXTRA CAUTION WITH LARGE , VERY piece of molding , for example , must lay flat or be SMALL , OR AWKWARD WORKPIECES . held by a fixture orjig that will not let it twist , â¢ Never use this tool to cut pieces too small to hold rock , or slip while being cut . by hand . 18 Page: 19

WHEN BACKING OUT OF THE WORKPIECE , Properlysupporrtoundmateriasluchasdowel THE BLADE MAY BIND IN THE KERF ( CUT ) . rods . Theyhaveatendenctyorollduringa cut , THIS IS USUALLY CAUSED BY SAWDUST causingthebladeto " bite . " To avoid this , always CLOGGING UP THE KERF . IF THIS HAPPENS : use a " v " block . â¢ Turn switch OFF , â¢ Clear everything except the workpiece and related support devices off the table before â¢ Wait for all moving parts to stop . plugginginto power and turningthe saw on . â¢ Unplug the saw . B PLAN THE WAY YOU WILL HOLD THE â¢ Remove the blade from the blade holders . WORKPIECE FROM START TO FINISH . Do not â¢ Remove the workpiece with blade from the table . hand hold pieces so small that your fingers will â¢ Remove blade from workpiece . go under the work hold - down . â¢ BEFORE FREEING ANY JAMMED MATERIAL : WARNING : Before removing loose pieces from â¢ Turn switch OFF . & the table , turn saw off and wait for all moving â¢ Wait for all moving parts to stop . parts to stop to avoid serious personal injury . â¢ Unplug the saw . _ . WARNING : When servicing , use only identic & l Craftsman replacement parts . Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage . BRONZEBEARING WARNING : To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury , turn off and unplug the saw before maintaining or lubricatingyour scroll saw . GENERAL MAINTENANCE Keep your Scroll Saw clean . After cleaning the table top initially , apply a thin coat of automobile type ( paste ) wax to the table top so the wood slides easily while cutting . ARM BEARINGS See Figure 20 . Lubricate the arm bearings after every 50 hours of use or whenever there is a squeak coming from the bearings . â¢ Carefully place the saw on its side as shown in Figure 20 . Remove the rubber cap from the lower arm of the saw . MOTOR BRUSHES â¢ Squirt a few drops of SAE20 oil around the shaft See Figure 21 . end and bronze bearing . Let oil soak in over - Your saw has externally accessible brush assemblies night , remaining in this position . that should be checked periodicallyfor wear . When Note : Lubricate the upper arm bearing from the other one of the two brushes becomes worn , replace both side of the saw . brushes . â¢ Unplug your saw . _ k , WARNING : If the power cord is worn , cut , or damaged in any way , have it replaced immediately by a qualified service technician at a _ , WARNING : Failure to unplugyour saw could result in accidental starting causing serious Sears store to avoid riskof personal injury . injury . 19 Page: 20